Matthew Guzman
TX
Matthew Guzman is executive director of the Mary L. Peyton Foundation and secretary of the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation. He emphasizes high-wage jobs, zoning changes for infill and housing, improved city services, tourism, and retaining young professionals.
Where Matthew Guzman stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Public Infrastructure (3 records)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Mixed record
Housing Affordability (1 support · 1 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Addressed the El Paso City Council during its review of local, state, and federal funding sources for designing and constructing the Downtown Deck Plaza, a project he publicly supported and later served as a foundation officer for.
April 15, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: elpasotexas.legistar.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Opposed applying proposed accessory-dwelling-unit and zero-lot-line zoning changes to the Sunset Heights Historic District, citing its existing density, relatively lower rents, historic character, fire risks, and privacy concerns.
August 12, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: elpasotexas.legistar.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support · 1 oppose
Opposed applying proposed accessory-dwelling-unit and zero-lot-line zoning changes to the Sunset Heights Historic District, citing its existing density, relatively lower rents, historic character, fire risks, and privacy concerns.
August 12, 2025Opposes Housing Affordability
Source: elpasotexas.legistar.com
Urged the El Paso mayor and City Council to remove parking minimums for multifamily development to increase core-city density, housing supply, and walkability while reducing sprawl.
August 12, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: elpasotexas.legistar.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 3 support
Asked planners considering the I-10 expansion to preserve safe pedestrian access between Sunset Heights, UTEP, and the nearby hospital area.
September 16, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: diario.mx
Urged the El Paso mayor and City Council to remove parking minimums for multifamily development to increase core-city density, housing supply, and walkability while reducing sprawl.
August 12, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: elpasotexas.legistar.com
Addressed the El Paso City Council during its review of local, state, and federal funding sources for designing and constructing the Downtown Deck Plaza, a project he publicly supported and later served as a foundation officer for.
April 15, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: elpasotexas.legistar.com
Past race Matthew Guzman ran in:
- El Paso City Representative District 8 · November 3, 2026 · El Paso City Representative District 8